EUROPEAN 212

The History and Culture of War and Violence

Description

While homicide rates have consistently fallen since the seventeenth century, wars in modern times have become increasingly destructive and murderous. With examples primarily from nineteenth and twentieth century Europe, this course examines how modern technologies and bureaucracies have exacerbated violence and changed the nature of brutality in wartime.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline. 
 
Digital Course Outlines for 2026 will be refreshed around November/December.

Availability 2026

Not taught in 2026

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Assessment

2x 1,500-word essay (30% each) and a 2-hour exam (40%)

Points

EUROPEAN 212: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage I in BA or BGlobalSt courses

Restrictions

EUROPEAN 312